Introduction to Pilot Podcast

➤ Introduction
➤ Airline Vacancy
➤ How to prepare for Airline Interview?
➤ Selection process
➤ CPL and Type Rated CPL Holder Vacancy
➤ How to prepare for HR interview?
➤ Mindset for Airline Interview
➤ It’s time to work hard
➤ Advice for aspiring Pilots
➤ Airline Base Check
➤ Fatigue Management for Red Eye Flight
➤ Conclusion

Key Points

  • Vacancy Overview

    CPL (ATPL-depth general/technical, esp. Technical General for US-trained) vs A320 TR (50-60% CPL + limits/memory items); ~2500 applicants to 400 selected, exam Apr 14 2024.

  • Study Plan

    3 weeks concepts (aviation scenarios/airline orders), 1 week question banks—interview (no banks) eliminates most post-written/GD/psychometric.

  • HR Grooming Essentials

    Clean shave, ironed shirt/tie/blazer, matching belt/socks (full length), polished shoes, neat hair—poor grooming = instant rejection.​

  • Mindset Mastery

    Assertive (defend facts), confident ("they need pilots")—practice weaknesses first (1hr mirror speaking daily for English/comms).

  • Base Check Highlights

    6 night T&Gs on empty MT Airbus (flex/TOGA thrust thrill, smoother than sim) in Bangalore airports—exhausting but dream-fulfilling.​

  • Aspiring Advice

    10th-12th: DGCA medical/finance check, Physics/Maths/English (NIOS if needed), English ground school for foundation.​

Summary

Capt. Neha and WingedEngineer advise on airline vacancies: prioritize concepts over rote question banks for written/interviews (Technical General/jet engines key); HR spots "maul" attitudes/poor grooming (shave/ironed formal wear); build assertiveness via daily practice on weaknesses (mirror comms, verified aviation news); WingedEngineer's first base check (6 Bangalore T&Gs) proves worth despite post-4AM fatigue; early prep (medical/12th subjects) positions students for seamless airline entry.

Conclusion

Maximize rare vacancies with disciplined prep—strong concepts, polished grooming, assertive mindset secure top selection; start foundational work now to live the airline pilot dream without regrets.


FAQ

  • What distinguishes prep for CPL vs Type Rated airline vacancies?

    CPL focuses on ATPL-level general/technical subjects like Technical General and jet engines; Type Rated adds 40-50% aircraft-specific limits, memory items, systems.​

  • Why avoid relying solely on question banks for airline exams?

    They limit to memorized answers prone to forgetting or twists; concepts enable solving varied questions—use banks only last week after 3 weeks study.

  • What grooming errors lead to HR rejection?

    Beard (shave clean), unironed shirt/blazer, improper tie, unpolished shoes, ankle socks, messy hair—all signal unpreparedness and create poor first impression.

  • How to develop the right mindset for interviews?

    Be assertive (stick to correct answers), confident (airlines need pilots), practice avoided weaknesses first (e.g., 1hr daily mirror English speaking).

  • Describe WingedEngineer's base check experience.

    Six takeoffs/landings on empty MT Airbus at Bangalore (Kempegowda→HAL), flex/TOGA thrust exhilarating, smoother than sim—finished 4:30AM exhausted but thrilled.

  • What advice for 10th-12th students pursuing piloting?

    Get DGCA medical early, confirm parental finances, ensure 12th Physics/Maths/English (NIOS alternative), join English-medium ground school for strong foundation.